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Windows® Home Server Bible

Name: Windows® Home Server Bible
ISBN: 9780470229569

by Greg Kettell, Jennifer Ackerman Kettell

March 2008

Intermediate to advanced

600 pages

12h 22m

English

Wiley

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Copyright
About the Authors
Credits
Acknowledgments
Introduction
About the IconsHow This Book Is OrganizedPart I: Getting StartedPart II: Installing and ConfiguringPart III: File and Printer SharingPart IV: Remote AccessPart V: Creating BackupsPart VI: Building a Media HubPart VII: Advanced Topics
I. Getting Started
1. Introducing Windows Home Server
1.1. Defining a Server1.2. Bringing Home a Server1.3. Exploring the Windows Home Server1.3.1. Figuring out the Windows family tree1.3.1.1. Windows desktop operating systems1.3.1.2. Windows server operating systems1.3.2. The minimalist philosophy1.4. Touring the Features1.4.1. Understanding the Windows Home Server Console1.4.2. Finding out about Shared folders1.4.3. Making backups1.4.4. Media library sharing1.4.5. Remote access1.4.6. Add-ins1.4.7. Automating storage maintenance1.5. Buying or Building1.5.1. The complete solution1.5.2. The DIY option1.6. Summary
2. Choosing Windows Home Server Hardware
2.1. Understanding Hardware Requirements2.1.1. CPU requirements2.1.2. Hard drive requirements2.1.3. Network requirements2.1.4. Video card requirements2.1.5. DVD ROM drive2.2. Choosing Windows Home Server Systems2.2.1. HP MediaSmart Server2.2.1.1. Control Center2.2.1.2. HP Photo Webshare2.2.2. Tranquil PC Limited T7-HSA2.2.3. Medion MD 901102.2.4. Velocity Micro2.2.5. Others2.3. Summary
3. Building a Windows Home Server
3.1. Choosing Components3.2. Putting It Together3.3. Managing Storage3.3.1.3.3.1.1. Sizing up your needs3.3.1.2. Adding additional storage3.3.1.3. Removing a hard drive3.4. Upgrading an Old Computer3.4.1. Reusing a desktop3.4.2. Reusing a laptop3.4.2.1. Upgrading storage3.4.2.2. Networking options3.5. Summary
4. Creating a Home Network
4.1. Networking Options4.1.1. Building a wired network4.1.1.1. Ethernet standards4.1.1.2. Network interface cards4.1.1.3. Handling unique situations4.1.2. Building a wireless network4.1.2.1. Wireless standards4.1.2.2. Extending your reach4.1.2.3. Wireless adapters4.1.3. Alternative network connectivity4.2. Choosing and Configuring a Router4.3. Configuring Wireless Security4.3.1. Exploring Wi-Fi security4.3.1.1. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)4.3.1.2. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)4.3.2. Choosing a security standard4.4. Configuring Windows Home Server4.4.1. Configuring a static IP address4.4.2. Reserving a DHCP address4.5. Summary

II. Installing and Configuring
5. Installing Windows Home Server
5.1. Preparing for Installation5.1.1. Making sure the boot order is correct5.1.1.1. Phoenix BIOS5.1.1.2. AMI BIOS5.1.1.3. Award BIOS5.1.2. Booting from the installation DVD5.1.3. Gathering information5.1.3.1. Configuring hard drives5.1.3.2. Choosing an installation type5.1.3.3. Choosing localization settings5.1.3.4. Installation agreement5.1.3.5. Name your server5.1.3.6. Formatting the hard drives5.1.4. Starting the installation5.2. Completing the Installation5.2.1. Choosing a password5.2.2. Automatic updates5.2.3. Customer Experience Improvement Program5.2.4. Windows Error Reporting Program5.2.5. Activating Windows Home Server5.3. Reinstalling Windows Home Server5.4. Summary
6. Installing the Connector
6.1. Installing from the CD6.2. Installing from the Server6.2.1. Finding the Software shared folder6.2.2. Accessing the Software shared folder directly6.3. Using the Tray Icon6.3.1. Exploring the tray icon status indicators6.3.1.1. Healthy6.3.1.2. Offline6.3.1.3. Backing up6.3.1.4. At risk6.3.1.5. Critical6.3.2. The tray icon menu6.4. Reinstalling the Connector6.5. Summary
7. Touring the Console
7.1. Launching the Console7.2. Exploring the Console Interface7.2.1. Computers & Backup tab7.2.2. User Accounts tab7.2.3. Shared Folders tab7.2.4. Server Storage tab7.2.5. Network Health button7.3. Discovering Additional Console Features7.3.1. Settings7.3.2. Shutdown7.3.3. The Console status bar7.3.4. Help7.4. Summary
8. Configuring Windows Home Server
8.1. Configuring General Settings8.1.1. Setting the date and time8.1.2. Choosing a region8.1.3. Running Windows Update8.1.4. Customer Experience Improvement Program8.1.5. Windows Error Reporting8.2. Modifying Backup Settings8.2.1. Setting backup time8.2.2. Managing automatic backups8.2.3. Running Backup Cleanup8.3. Setting and Changing Passwords8.3.1. Changing the administrator password8.3.2. Choosing a password policy8.4. Configuring Media Sharing8.5. Setting Remote Access8.5.1. Enabling Web site connectivity8.5.2. Configuring the router8.5.3. Setting up a domain name8.5.4. Configuring Web site settings8.5.4.1. Web Site Home Page8.5.4.2. Web Site Headline8.6. Using Add-ins8.7. Finding Helpful Resources8.8. Summary
9. Managing Users
9.1. Adding a New User Account9.1.1. Matching account names9.1.2. Matching passwords9.2. Setting User Properties9.3. Removing a User9.4. Enabling the Guest Account9.5. Summary
10. Managing the Server with Remote Desktop
10.1. Using Remote Desktop10.1.1. Downloading Remote Desktop Connection10.1.2. Customizing Remote Desktop settings10.1.2.1. General tab10.1.2.2. Display tab10.1.2.3. Local Resources tab10.1.2.4. Programs tab10.1.2.5. Experience tab10.1.2.6. Advanced tab10.1.3. Connecting to Windows Home Server10.2. Accessing Remote Desktop from a Mac10.2.1. Installing the RDC Client for Mac10.2.2. Running the RDC Client for Mac10.2.3. Finding the server's IP Address10.3. Summary
11. Monitoring Your Network Health
11.1. Viewing Network Health on the Console11.1.1. Understanding notification levels11.1.1.1. Healthy status11.1.1.2. At Risk status11.1.1.3. Critical status11.1.2. Receiving notifications in the task tray11.1.3. Enabling tray icon notifications11.2. Addressing Home Server Health Notifications11.2.1. Monitoring storage space11.2.2. Identifying software problems11.2.3. Detecting hard drive problems11.2.4. Monitoring shared folder duplication11.2.5. Updating Windows11.2.6. Monitoring the evaluation period11.2.7. Product activation11.3. Identifying Home Computer Health Notifications11.3.1. Backup status11.3.2. Windows updates11.3.3. Firewall, antivirus, and spyware warnings11.4. Summary
III. File and Printer Sharing
12. Understanding Shared Folders
12.1. Exploring the Built-In Shared Folders12.1.1. Using built-in shared folders12.1.1.1. Music12.1.1.2. Photos12.1.1.3. Public12.1.1.4. Software12.1.1.5. Videos12.1.2. Understanding special features of built-in shared folders12.2. Accessing Personal Folders12.3. Maintaining Folders12.3.1. Adding folders12.3.2. Removing folders12.3.3. Setting shared folder properties12.3.4. Viewing shared folder contents12.3.5. Viewing shared folder history12.4. Duplicating Folders12.4.1. Discovering how folder duplication works12.4.2. Using volume shadow copy services12.5. Summary
13. Accessing Shared Folders and Files
13.1. Accessing from a Windows PC13.1.1. Using the tray and desktop shortcuts13.1.2. Using Windows Explorer13.1.2.1. Using Windows Vista13.1.2.2. Using Windows XP13.1.3. Mapping a drive letter13.1.4. Accessing shadow copies13.2. Accessing from a Mac13.2.1. Browsing to your shared folders in OS X13.2.2. Navigating directly to a shared folder in OS X13.3. Accessing from a Linux computer13.4. Summary
14. Installing and Sharing Printers
14.1. Installing a Printer14.1.1. Obtaining drivers14.1.2. Adding the printer14.2. Setting Printer Options14.3. Mapping to a Shared Printer14.3.1. Mapping from a Windows computer14.3.1.1. Windows Vista14.3.1.2. Windows XP14.3.2. Mapping from a Mac14.4. Summary
15. Sharing Data Between Computers
15.1. Sharing Calendars15.1.1. Configuring IIS15.1.1.1. Enabling WebDAV15.1.1.2. Creating an iCalendar Web site15.1.1.2.1. Creating the folder15.1.1.2.2. Creating the virtual directory15.1.1.3. Testing your calendar share15.1.2. Publishing your calendar with Outlook 200715.1.3. Subscribing to calendars with Outlook 200715.1.4. Unsubscribing to Calendars15.1.5. Using Windows Calendar15.1.5.1. Publishing with Windows Calendar15.1.5.2. Subscribing with Windows Calendar15.2. Sharing OneNote Notebooks15.3. Summary
16. Installing Server Applications
16.1. Installing an E-mail Server16.1.1. Installing hMailServer16.1.1.1. Installing the package16.1.1.2. Opening ports16.1.1.3. Configuring the server16.1.2. Testing your mail accounts16.2. Installing Antivirus Software16.2.1. Installing avast!16.2.1.1. Installing avast! Windows Home Server Edition16.2.1.2. Installing the avast! client16.2.2. Managing avast! WHS edition16.2.2.1. Using the avast! console tab16.2.2.2. Setting computer antivirus properties16.2.2.3. Launching the avast! console16.3. Hosting a Game Server16.4. Summary
IV. Remote Access
17. Configuring Remote Access
17.1. Explaining Remote Access17.2. Settings for Remote Access17.2.1. Controlling Web site connectivity17.2.2. Configuring your router17.2.2.1. Automatic configuration17.2.2.2. Manual configuration17.2.3. Configuring a domain name17.2.4. Configuring Web site settings17.3. Accessing Your Web site17.4. Resolving Blocked Port Issues17.5. Summary
18. Accessing Shared Folders Remotely
18.1. Exploring Shared Folders18.1.1. Browsing shared folders18.1.1.1. Breadcrumb links18.1.1.2. Toolbar18.1.1.3. File listing18.1.1.4. Sorting18.1.2. Searching for files18.2. Managing Files18.2.1. Downloading files18.2.2. Uploading files18.2.3. Working with other folder and file operations18.2.3.1. Deleting files and folders18.2.3.2. Renaming files and folders18.3. Summary
19. Controlling Computers Remotely
19.1. About Remote Access to Computers19.1.1. Benefits of remote access19.1.2. Supported versions of Windows19.2. Configuring Remote Access19.2.1. Configuring your router19.2.2. Configuring client computers19.2.2.1. Configuring XP computers19.2.2.2. Configuring Vista computers19.3. Accessing over the Internet19.3.1. Configuring Internet Explorer19.3.2. Connecting to the Console19.3.3. Accessing your computers19.3.3.1. Connection options19.3.3.1.1. Connection Speed19.3.3.1.2. Screen size19.3.3.1.3. Other settings19.3.4. Connecting to the server's desktop19.3.4.1. The daisy chain approach19.3.4.2. The old-fashioned port opening19.3.4.3. The permanent solution19.4. A Remote Desktop Alternative19.5. Summary
V. Creating Backups
20. Configuring Backups
20.1. Understanding Backups20.2. Backup Features20.3. Exploring Backup Settings20.3.1. Scheduling backups20.3.2. Managing backup retention20.3.3. Cleaning up backups20.4. Viewing Backup Storage Use20.5. Summary
21. Backing Up Windows Computers
21.1. Configuring Computer Backups21.1.1. Running the Backup Configuration Wizard21.1.2. Deciding what to include in the backup21.2. Performing Manual Backups21.2.1. Viewing backup progress21.3. Disabling and Enabling Backups21.4. Working with Backups21.4.1. Checking backup status21.4.2. Managing backup retention21.4.3. Viewing backup details21.5. Viewing Backup Failure Notifications21.6. Summary
22. Restoring Backups
22.1. Viewing Backed Up Files22.1.1. Opening backups22.1.2. Browsing files22.2. Restoring Files and Folders22.3. Using the Restore CD22.3.1. Copying device drivers22.3.2. Preparing the Restore CD22.3.3. Using the Restore CD22.4. Summary
23. Backing Up Mac Computers
23.1. Creating a Mac Backup Share23.2. Configuring Time Machine23.2.1. Enabling network folders for Time Machine23.2.2. Setting the destination disk23.2.3. Setting other configuration options23.2.4. Allocating storage space23.2.5. Creating a new disk image23.3. Restoring Time Machine Backups23.3.1. Restoring individual files23.3.2. Restoring the system23.3.3. Restoring from an external drive23.3.4. Restoring using Migration Assistant23.4. Backing Up Older Macs23.4.1. iBackup23.4.2. SuperDuper!23.5. Summary
24. Backing Up Server Folders
24.1. Deciding What to Include24.1.1. Full system backups24.1.2. Shared folder backups24.2. Backing Up to an Online Service24.2.1. Using KeepVault24.2.1.1. Installing and backing up to KeepVault24.2.1.2. Restoring from KeepVault24.2.2. Using IDrive-E24.2.2.1. Installing IDrive-E24.2.2.2. Choosing what to back up with IDrive-E24.2.2.2.1. Backup Now24.2.2.2.2. Schedule Backup24.2.2.2.3. Enable Continuous Backup24.2.2.3. Restoring IDrive Backups24.2.3. Using Jungle Disk24.2.3.1. Installing Jungle Disk24.2.3.2. Backing Up Files24.2.3.3. Restoring with Jungle Disk24.3. Backing Up to an External Hard Drive24.3.1. Scheduling backups24.3.2. Restoring backups24.3.3. Changing scheduled backup tasks24.4. Summary
VI. Building a Media Hub
25. Configuring Media Library Sharing
25.1. Explaining the Terms25.2. Enabling Media Streaming25.3. Sharing Photos25.4. Sharing Music25.5. Sharing Video25.6. Understanding Security25.7. Going Beyond WMC25.7.1. Exploring TVersity25.7.2. Installing TVersity25.8. Summary
26. Connecting an Xbox 360
26.1. Understanding Xbox 360 Playback Formats26.1.1. Supported image formats26.1.2. Supported audio formats26.1.3. Supported video formats26.1.4. Transcoding with TVersity26.1.5. Transcoding video files manually26.2. Making the Connection26.2.1. Configuring the network connection26.2.1.1. Address settings26.2.1.2. DNS settings26.2.1.3. Wireless settings26.2.1.4. Windows Connect Now26.2.1.5. Additional settings26.2.1.6. Testing your connection26.2.2. Connecting to Windows Home Server26.3. Streaming Media26.3.1. Viewing pictures26.3.2. Playing music26.3.3. Streaming video26.4. Summary
27. Connecting a PlayStation 3
27.1. Explaining PlayStation 3 Playback Formats27.1.1. Supported image formats27.1.2. Supported audio formats27.1.3. Supported video formats27.1.4. Transcoding with TVersity27.1.4.1. Transcoding video files manually27.1.4.1.1. Red Kawa PS3 Video 927.1.4.1.2. Nero Ultra Edition 827.2. Making the Connection27.2.1. Configuring the network connection27.2.1.1. Settings and Connection Status List27.2.1.2. Internet Connection27.2.1.3. Internet Connection Settings27.2.1.4. Internet Connection Test27.2.1.5. Media Server Connection27.2.2. Connecting to Windows Home Server27.3. Streaming Media27.3.1. Viewing pictures27.3.2. Playing music27.3.3. Streaming video27.3.4. Copying media files27.4. Summary
28. Connecting Computers and Other Devices
28.1. Accessing PC Clients28.1.1. Windows Media Player 11 (Vista)28.1.2. Nero ShowTime28.2. Enabling Wi-Fi Photo Frames28.2.1. Kodak EasyShare EX-811 and EX-101128.2.2. Momento Model 70 and Model 10028.3. Network Music and Video Players28.3.1. Roku SoundBridge28.3.2. D-Link MediaLounge DSM-750 Player28.4. Summary
29. Configuring Music Players
29.1. Enhancing the Use of Your iPod29.1.1. Installing iTunes on Windows Home Server29.1.1.1. Using the iTunes Library Updater29.1.1.2. Scheduling the iTLU29.1.2. Sharing your iTunes library29.2. Using Your Zune29.2.1. Watching server folders29.2.2. Ripping music to the server29.3. Summary
30. Working with Mobile Devices
30.1. Bringing Music to Windows Mobile30.1.1. Using LobsterTunes30.1.1.1. Installing the LobsterTunes add-in30.1.1.2. Using LobsterTunes to stream media30.1.2. Using Pocket Player 3.530.2. Accessing Your Server Remotely30.2.1. Using HomeBase30.2.2. Using the Terminal Services client30.3. Summary
31. Recording Media to the Server
31.1. Recording Television31.2. Getting Video from Windows Media Center31.2.1. Installing the Recorded TV Manager add-in31.2.2. Using Recorded TV Manager31.3. Recording Directly on the Server31.3.1. Installing a TV tuner31.3.2. Installing the SageTV add-in31.3.3. Using SageTV31.4. Summary
VII. Advanced Topics
32. Extending Windows Home Server with Add-ins
32.1. Describing Add-ins32.1.1. Installing add-ins32.1.2. Uninstalling add-ins32.2. Exploring Add-in Examples32.2.1. Whiist for Web site creation32.2.2. PhotoSync for photo uploading32.2.3. Remote Notification Manager32.3. Finding More Add-ins32.3.1. We Got Served32.3.2. Microsoft Communities Forums32.4. Summary
33. Automating Your Home
33.1. Exploring Home Automation33.2. Choosing Home Automation Hardware33.2.1. The X10 protocol33.2.1.1. X10 device modules33.2.1.2. Transceiver modules33.2.1.3. X10 controllers33.2.1.4. Limitations of X1033.2.2. Insteon33.2.2.1. Insteon device modules33.2.2.2. Insteon controllers33.2.3. Z-Wave33.3. Using mControl with Windows Home Server33.3.1. Installing the add-in33.3.2. Monitoring the mControl service33.3.3. Accessing the Web interface33.3.3.1. Configuring settings33.3.3.1.1. Configuration33.3.3.1.2. Manage Zones33.3.3.1.3. Automation33.3.3.1.4. Cameras33.3.3.1.5. IR control33.3.3.2. Editing zones33.3.3.3. Adding devices33.3.3.4. Enabling automation33.3.3.5. Enter macro details33.3.3.5.1. Editing triggers33.3.3.5.2. Editing conditions33.4. Summary
34. Advanced Home Server Management
34.1. Exploring Administrative Tools34.1.1. Exploring the Computer Management MMC34.1.1.1. Viewing local users and groups34.1.1.2. Defragmenting disks34.1.1.3. Disk management34.1.2. Controlling services34.1.3. Using the Event Viewer34.2. Monitoring System Performance34.2.1. Using Task Manager34.2.1.1. Applications tab34.2.1.2. Processes tab34.2.1.3. Performance tab34.2.1.4. Networking tab34.2.1.5. Users tab34.2.2. Using the Performance tool34.3. Optimizing Performance34.3.1. Adjusting performance options34.3.1.1. Visual Effects34.3.1.2. Advanced34.3.1.3. Data Execution Prevention34.3.2. Modifying Virtual Memory settings34.3.3. Optimizing network memory usage34.4. Summary
35. Building a Home Web Site
35.1. Exploring the Default Web Sites35.1.1. Using the IIS Manager35.1.2. Viewing the Home and Remote Access sites35.2. Modifying the Home Web Site35.2.1. Replacing the Home page image35.2.2. Adding links35.2.3. Removing the Logon button35.3. Creating a New Web Site35.3.1. Creating a Virtual Directory35.3.2. Configuring Web Site Settings35.3.2.1. Virtual Directory tab35.3.2.2. Documents tab35.3.2.3. Directory Security tab35.3.2.4. HTTP Headers tab35.3.2.5. Custom Errors tab35.3.2.6. ASP.NET tab35.3.3. Modifying the default.htm page35.4. Using Web Site Building Tools35.4.1. Creating a Web site in Expression Web35.4.2. Building the Web site35.5. Summary
36. Programming Windows Home Server Add-ins
36.1. Introducing Visual Studio Express Edition36.1.1. Choosing a language36.1.2. Installing Visual C#36.1.3. Obtaining the Windows Home Server SDK DLLs36.2. Creating an Add-in36.2.1. Building an add-in solution36.2.2. Creating a Console tab36.2.2.1. Implementing HomeServerTabExtender36.2.2.1.1. Add new using directives36.2.2.1.2. Set the namespace36.2.2.1.3. Add the HomeServerTabExtender class36.2.2.1.4. Add the constructor36.2.2.1.5. Add properties36.2.2.1.6. Add additional methods and properties36.2.3. Building the DLL36.2.4. Creating a deployment package36.2.4.1. Download WiX36.2.4.2. Create a WXS file36.3. Summary

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Chapter 2. Choosing Windows Home Server Hardware

Are you the type of person who just wants to buy something and just have it work without too much fuss? Or are you the type who likes to build things from scratch and enjoy the satisfaction of tweaking them to make them work better? Whichever type of person you are, there's a Windows Home Server option for you. You can buy a system that has Windows Home Server preinstalled, with all of the hardware that you need to make effective use of it. Or, if you are the do-it-yourself type, you can build a computer from component parts and install Windows Home Server on it, thereby getting exactly the features you want. You can also reuse a computer that you may already have but stopped using because you thought it was obsolete. Given Windows Home Server's modest hardware requirements, older computers can have a new lease on life.

Understanding Hardware Requirements

Compared to the horsepower required to run recent desktop versions of Windows such as Vista, the hardware requirements for Windows Home Server are pretty modest. This makes it ideal for the do-it-yourself enthusiast who wants to either build a Windows Home Server system from scratch or reuse an older computer that isn't suitable for the newer desktop operating systems.

CPU requirements

The minimum CPU for Windows Home Server is a Pentium III 1 GHz (gigahertz) processor, ...

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